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Voters favor water advisory, fire protection measures

But they reject Parkview referenda

By Tony Ends EDITOR

A fire protection referendum won strong support on Nov. 8 in Orfordville with nearly 64 percent of voters in favor, 391 votes for, to 221 votes against.

Orfordville Fire Department wants to hire six full-time em ployees. This vote moves them toward that goal.

In presentations leading up to the election, fire Chief Ryan Perkins said it was increasingly difficult to staff two individuals part time on each shift through weekends.

Village residents approved increasing the tax levy by $166,000 to help make that possible.

Town of Spring Valley resi dents, who are served in part by Orfordville and in part by Brod head fire departments, also vot ed ahead of Nov. 8 to increase their tax levy to help districts struggling with reduced volun teer interest and participation.

Voters in the wider Parkview School District, however, re jected both referenda on the

Nov. 8 ballot.

Voters turned back the school district’s request to ex ceed its revenue limit set by state law, with 1,511 (50.54 percent) against, and 1,479 (49.46 percent) favoring the measure. Parkview’s facility improvement project, also on the ballot, was defeated, 1,553 (51.99 percent) against and 1,434 votes for the measure.

The operational referendum sought $2 million annually for 3 years.

It would have paid for non-recurring purposes, in cluding technology and cur riculum materials, educational programming, costs associated with recruiting and retaining staff, and other operational and maintenance costs, according to Parkview’s website.

The second measure, for fa cilities asked for up to $15.4 million in capital improve ments.

Among the district’s facili ties needs in the measure were construction of an addition and renovation at the elementary

school; a partial roof replace ment at the junior/senior high school; technological education space expansion; and cafeteria and classroom improvements.

Approval of the operational referendum would have re sulted in an annual estimated tax increase of $64 ($5.33 per month) for every $100,000 of property value over the current tax rate for 3 years, according to Parkview School District.

Approval of the capital ref erendum would have resulted in an annual estimated tax in crease of $3 ($0.25 per month) for every $100,000 of property value over the current tax rate.

In pitching the ballot mea sures to voters, Parkview School District maintained that it had reduced tax rates by over 25% over the last 7 years; and paid off debt early when pos sible, saving taxpayers over $250,000 in interest expenses.

School officials also said that if both the operational and capi tal referendums were approved, See VOTERS, Page 2

Sheriff’s office conducting rural Monroe arson investigation

Green County Sheriff’s Of fice is investigating a bridge fire as an arson.

The Green County Com munications Center received a 911 call at 2:25 a.m., Nov. 10, from a resident in the area re porting a fire to the bridge for the Badger State Recreation Trail at Round Grove Road.

Monroe Rural Fire Depart ment along with Juda Fire Department and Monticello Fire Department responded to the scene along with Sheriff’s deputies.

Responding units located the wooden structure bridge engulfed in flames.

Fire Fighters were able to contain and extinguish the fire. The bridge was con structed for the railroad bed prior to being converted to the recreational trail.

The bridge sustained ex tensive damage from the fire and was previously damaged from a motor vehicle crash on July 1.

Overall damage posed a public safety risk for motor ists and recreational trail users due to the structural instabili ty, according to the Sheriff’s office.

The Sheriff’s Office De tective Bureau responded to the scene. A detective with specialized training in arson investigations determined the fire was set by a deliberate act.

A Sheriff’s office investiga tion is underway. Detectives ask for anybody on the recre ational trail or roadway who may have observed suspicious activity in the overnight hours

of Wednesday, Nov. 9 to10 to report the details or informa tion to Green County Crime Stoppers.

Green County Highway Department responded and evaluated the bridge. Based off the evaluation by High way Department, Monroe Ru ral Fire Department and Sher iff’s Office it was determined

the bridge would be removed to protect motorists and recre ational trail users.

The roadway was closed for the duration of the day while the bridge was removed.

Green County Crime Stop pers can be contacted by phone at 1-800-I-C-CRIME or online at www.greencoun tycrimestoppers.com.

Master Gardeners make donation to humane society

Green County Master Gar dener’s Association held a fundraising plant sale on May 14.

Each year, the Green Coun ty Master Gardeners try to un dertake a fundraiser to provide scholarships and benefit other community activities and out reach.

This year’s outreach was to support the Green County Hu mane Society, in memory of actress Betty White who passed away in the spring.

Plants were grown and do nated by Master Gardeners’ throughout Green County for the sale and Master Gardeners were also on hand to answer questions.

The main functions of the Master Gardeners group is to serve the needs of horticultur ists in the Green County area.

The program provides con tinuing education for its mem bers and community services through volunteer activities.

Master Gardeners also ex change gardening ideas, pro mote responsible and sound gardening practices, and pro vide a link between the com munity and University of Wis consin-Division of Extension resources.

Green County Master Gar deners Association was formed in 2004 to provide Master Gar deners with opportunities for professional development and community service.

More than 135 people have been trained since that time.

Members of the association volunteer in community ser vice projects throughout Green County.

To maintain the Extension

Master Gardener Certification, participants are required to complete at least 24 hours of community service and partici pate in a minimum of 10 hours of educational development on a yearly basis.

Green County Master Gar deners Association meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from February through October.

Association officers for 2022 included Tamara Schulte, Presi dent; Sharon Adams, Vice Pres ident; Linda Boll, Secretary; and Lynn Lokken as Treasurer.

Anyone interested in horti culture and gardening is wel come to join the association. For more information on the Green County Master Garden ers program contact the Green County Extension office at 608328-9440.

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FRIENDS OF BADGER STATE TRAIL PHOTO Brodhead Independent Register

Someone set fire Nov. 10 to a bicycle bridge on the Badger State Recreation Trail at Round Grove Road. Investigators are seeking tips through Green County Crime Stoppers.

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Kris Winkler, left, and Lynn Lokken, right, present a Master Gardeners’ donation to Matt Mullen, Executive Director of the Green County Humane Society, which works to place dogs and cats in good homes.

Guild targets Christmas cheer with comedy Elf

Every year Monroe The atre Guild strives to carry on their long-standing tradi tion of holiday performances worth remembering.

A Christmas comedy clas sic this year meets that ex pectation. Elf: The Musical, is their final performance of the 2022 Colony Brands per formance series.

Directors Katie Landmark and David Bristow have worked with dozens of vol unteers to make their vision for this production come to life.

Monroe High School cho ral director and vocalist Alex Lentz plays the role of Buddy the Elf in his first appearance with the guild.

In this cast of nearly 40, you will see familiar faces from past productions joined by enthusiastic first-timers.

Young and old are coming together in this family-ori ented musical production.

Based on the 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Elf features songs by Tony Award nom inees Matthew Sklar (The Wedding Singer) and Chad Beguelin (Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway).

Elf also features a book by Tony Award winners Thom as Meehan (Annie, The Pro ducers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chap erone).

In the plot line, Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole.

The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth.

With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity.

Faced with the harsh real ities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-sis

ter doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new fami ly and help New York re member the true meaning of Christmas.

This modern-day holiday classic is sure to make all au diences embrace their inner Elf.

After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.

The show will have nine performances on the Colony Brands Stage:

• Dec.2 at 7 p.m.

• Dec.3 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• Dec. 4 at 2 p.m.

• Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.

• Dec. 9 at 7 p.m.

• Dec. 10, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

• The show closes Dec. 11 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are available on Monroe Theatre Guild’s website: monroetheatre.com.

If you would like to pur chase your ticket in person, tickets can also be purchased exclusively at the guild’s ticket window each Tuesday and Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and each Wednes day, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 910 16th Ave. in Monroe, or by calling 608-325-1111.

Obituaries

JENNIE KAY SCHMITZ

Jennie Kay Schmitz, age 74, passed away on Nov. 9, at the Monroe Clinic Hospital.

She was born on May 8, 1948, in Monroe, the daughter of Robert and Viola (Johnson) Tschabold.

She married Stanley Charles Schmitz Sr. on June 17, 1967, at the Avon Community Church in Avon.

She worked for 33 years be fore her retirement at Advance Transformer in Monroe.

She enjoyed motorcycle riding with her husband and spending time with family.

She also enjoyed spending time at their cabin up north in Michigan and spending time with her family during the summer for many years at Camp Minnehaha.

She is survived by her hus band, Stanley Schmitz Sr.; one son, Stan (Kari) Schmitz;

MARY JEAN WEIHMEIR

Mary Jean Weihmeir of Brodhead passed away Mon day, Nov. 7, 2022, at her home.

She was born June 5, 1934, in Nokomis, Ill., to Lucia and Bernard Marley.

She had six brothers: Ber nard, Clement (CF), Ray mond, Carl, James and Paul; and three sisters: Josephine Cronin, Lucia Johnson, and Teresa Knobeloch.

On Dec. 1, 1956, she mar ried William J. Weihmeir of Hopedale, Ill.

They farmed their entire lives, initially in Hopedale, then in Coloma, Wis., from 1960 until 1974 when they moved to Brodhead

They had six daughters, all who survive them: Bernadette Weihmeir, Altoona, Wis.;

Julie (Bobby) Killey of Lino Lakes, Minn.; Cindy (Al) Hermanson of Monroe; Jane (Bruce) Creen of St. Charles, Ill.; Cheryl (Chris) Nettesheim

• Voters

the impact would still fall be low the 2020-21 tax rate.

Among Green County ballot measures, voters overwhelm ingly supported a Clean Water Advisory Referendum on the ballot. The vote was 13,931 yes, and 2,631 no.

That measure read, “shall the State of Wisconsin establish a right to clean water to protect human health, the environ

two grand children, Re ece Schmitz (Aaliyah) and Dalton Schmitz; one great-grand child, Is lea Jean Schmitz; one sister, Bonnie Tryan; and many other nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Vi ola Tschabold.

In lieu of flowers, memori als can be directed to the fami ly in her memory.

Funeral services took place at DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. A visita tion also took place at the fu neral home. Burial concluded at the Avon Township Ceme tery.

of Valdese, N.C.; and Betty (Kurt) Marquardt of Cody, Wy.

She is also survived by 10 grand children, Emmett, Tristan, and Katrina Killey; Cody Hermanson and Ashley Dressler; Josh, April, and Joe Nettesheim; Trevor and Abbey Marquardt; four great grandchildren, Eliza, Saoirse, and Arlin Killey; and Braxton Hermanson; and her brother Paul Marley.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 2008.

Per Mary’s wishes, funeral services will be private. Buri al will be in St. Patrick’s Cath olic Cemetery, Albany.

Everson Funeral Home is assisting the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Augustine Catholic Church in Footville.

ment, and the diverse cultural and natural heritage of Wiscon sin?”

Voters also favored ATV/ UTV referenda in Exeter, Jor dan, Spring Grove, and Sylves ter townships.

Voters in Green County ap proved school district referenda in Belleville and Monroe, but did not support Oregon School District’s referendum.

MONROE THEATRE GUILD PHOTO Brodhead Independent Register

Some 40 actors of Monroe Theatre Guild are preparing production of Elf: The Mu sical, which they aim to delight audiences in this space at 910 16th Ave. in Monroe, come December.

Christkindle Market to feature 30 vendors, wooden on-street chalets in New Glarus

New Glarus Christkindli Market is set to take place from Friday, Dec 2, through Sunday, Dec. 4.

The outdoor Christmas market will host 30 vendors offering a variety of local ly made and sourced holi day gifts, decorations, and foods.

The market will be all housed in wooden, on-street chalets in downtown New Glarus.

Families can visit San ta Claus in his chalet, take a photo with Wisconsin “Reindeer,” and sit high on a horse and wagon ride.

Live outdoor music per formances and entertainment will be scattered throughout the weekend, and admission to the market is free.

For adults, New Glarus Brewing Company is offer ing Wassail, a one-week end-only holiday stout with hints of chocolate, vanilla, and spice, with a sweet fin

ish.

Wassail is finished off with the bierstacheln expe rience, in which a hot metal rod is plunged into the beer to caramelize it and create a dense foam.

Wassail will only be available for onsite drinking at the Christkindli Market.

New Glarus Christkind li is produced by the New Glarus Chamber of Com merce, and it is made possi ble through donations from the New Glarus Brewing Company, BNG Investment Services, Chalet Landhaus Inn, Helvetia Systems, and Woodford State Bank.

Market hours are Friday, Dec. 2 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sun day, Dec. 4 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For more information, and a full schedule of events, visit Swisstown.com or call 608-527-2095.

SSM Health at Home for Celebration of Lights

The public is invited to join SSM Health at Home for Celebration of Lights, an event to honor the light and love of someone significant.

During this annual service, SSM Health is hosting the event to help remember those who have been lost and honor those who are still with us.

Celebration of Lights will be held on Thursday, Dec. 1, at Monroe United Methodist Church, 2227 4th St. in Monroe.

Attendees are welcome to join the program at 6 p.m. for a “Make a Memory” rock painting exercise.

The celebration ceremony will begin

at 6:30 p.m. and is expected to last about 45 minutes with a reception to follow.

Registration is not required, and the ceremony is open to all. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be available on the Monroe United Methodist Church (WI) YouTube channel. Visit ssmhealth.com/ Events for more information.

In the past, community members were able to order memorial ornaments directly from SSM Health at Home as part of Celebration of Lights.

This year, ornaments will be sold by Monroe Engraving. Contact them at 608-329-4111 to place an order.

Green County Sheriff’s report

Green County Sheriff’s De partment released deputies’ reports of the following inci dents they recorded over the past week.

All individuals arrested or cited in this account are pre sumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Monday, Nov. 7

Accident- Personal Injury

At 5:11 a.m. , Green Coun ty Sheriff’s deputies, Juda Fire Department and Green County Emergency Medi cal Services responded to a two-vehicle crash with in juries, at the intersection of STH 11 and CTH OK, Town of Spring Grove.

A vehicle operated by Fe lipe Herrera Duran, 60, Mon roe, was facing eastbound on

STH 11, waiting to turn left/ northbound onto CTH OK, with his left turn signal illu minated.

An eastbound truck operat ed by Kevin William Tucker, 29, Worthington, Iowa, failed to stop for the vehicle waiting to turn, and rear ended the vehicle operated by Herrera Duran.

This collision pushed Her rera Duran’s vehicle into the ditch.

Herrera Duran’s vehicle sustained disabling rear end damage and was towed from the scene.

There was no airbag de ployment. Herrera Du ran reported wearing his seatbelt and was transported for injuries sustained in the crash. Herrera Duran was cit ed for OAR- Alcohol and was

Monroe Engraving will be donating a portion of the proceeds to the Monroe Clinic & Hospital Foundation’s hospice fund.

SSM Health at Home is a Catholic, nonprofit organization providing a variety of comprehensive home care services including home health, hospice, medical equipment, and community health to communities across Wisconsin.

Its care teams are committed to providing exceptional health care services and revealing God’s healing presence to everyone they serve.

For more information, please visit ssmhealth.com/AtHome.

released pending a mandatory court date.

The truck operated by Tucker sustained mod erate front end damage and there was no airbag deploy ment. The truck was driven from the scene. Tucker re ported wearing his seat belt. Tucker was cited for in attentive driving and released with a non-mandatory court date.

Sunday, Nov. 6

Motor vehicle accident

At approximately 11:33 a.m., deputies responded to the West 6400 block of State Highway 39 in the Town of New Glarus for a single-ve hicle accident with no injuries reported.

During the investigation deputies determine that the

driver, Jayde A Brown, 21, of Barneveld, was westbound on Highway 39 when a vehicle in front of her applied brakes.

Brown reported applying her brakes as result.

Brown also reported that while applying the brakes, she lost control in the course of negotiating the curve.

Brown’s vehicle then en tered the North ditch.

Brown reported no injuries to the deputies and she told them that she had been wear ing her seatbelt at the time of the accident. There was no airbag deployment. Brown’s vehicle sustained disabling damage and was towed from the scene.

Viking news

Thursday, Nov. 17

• Orfordville Public Library open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Book Club, 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

• Parkview Basketball Boys seventh and eighth grade, Clin ton Middle School vs. Parkview at Parkview Elementary School, 4 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 18

• Orfordville Public Library Story Time, 11 a.m. Library open till 5 p.m.; Story Time for all children and their caregivers, 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

• Basketball Boys Varsity scrimmage; Parkview vs. Clin ton at Clinton High School, 6 p.m.

• Basketball Girls JV2 game, Parkview vs Brodhead at Brod head High School, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 19

• Orfordville Public Library, open 9 a.m. until noon.

Monday, Nov. 21

• Orfordville Public Library open 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• No School

• School Board meeting, 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 22

• Orfordville Public Library open, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Teens Tuesdays, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• No school

• Basketball: Boys JV game 6 p.m., Varsity 7:30 p.m., Monti cello vs Parkview at Parkview High School JH/HS – High School Gym, Main Court

• Basketball: Girls JV game 6 p.m., Varsity 7:30 p.m., Parkview vs Iowa-Grant at Io wa-Grant High School.

Wednesday, Nov. 22

• Village of Orfordville bud get meeting, 6 p.m.

• Orfordville Public Library open, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

• No school.

SUE MOEN PHOTO Brodhead Independent Register

A highlight of the holiday market this year is a one-weekend-only beer available for purchase at the event from New Glarus Brewing Company. It’s a chocolate, vanilla, spice stout called Wassail that’s sure to entertain and warm market-goers.

In the Nov. 8 election, Wis consin residents in the town of Bartelme in Shawano County joined communities in past votes around the state and na tion to amend the U.S. Consti tution.

They voted to clarify that only human beings should have inalienable human rights and money is not the same thing as free speech.

The referendum passed with an overwhelming ma jority (88%) as it has almost everywhere else it’s appeared on the ballot.

This brings the total to 168 communities, including Janesville, Brodhead, and Monroe, and Rock County in 2016, that have called for an amendment.

In total, almost 3.3 million people (58% of Wisconsin ites) live in these jurisdictions.

Across the country, 22 state legislatures have voted for an amendment, as well as more than 830 towns, villages, cit ies and counties

“Over half of Wisconsinites have already called for an end to “corporate personhood” and seeing money as a form of speech,” said Shawano res ident Jan Koch.

“It’s time that our state

legislators follow the will of “we the people” and put the referendum on the state bal lot. The millions of anon ymous dollars spent during this election cycle continue to disenfranchise the average citizens’ voice in American governance.”

“Our politics has become a money game where only the rich and corporate special in terests can ante up to play.” said Bartelme resident Steve Parks.

“And, in the meantime, the rest of us are all left wonder ing why the needs of every day citizens aren’t being ad dressed.”

Resolutions calling for a statewide vote on Citizens United have been introduced into the state legislature (AJR 78 / SJR 61).

The referendum would ask voters if they support al lowing individuals and cor porations to spend unlimited amounts of money on politi cal campaigns.

Numerous polls show that government corruption and money in politics is a top is sue in America. More than 90% of Americans, regardless of party, think special interest money has too much influ

ence in American political campaigns.

Jackie Cody, a resident in Rhinelander, said, “We need limits on how much money can be contributed and spent on political races. Only peo ple have a constitutional right to free speech. Money is not ‘political speech’ under the First Amendment.”

Four in five Americans op pose the Supreme Court’s Cit izens United v. FEC decision, according to a Bloomberg poll.

A New York Times/CBS poll found that 85 percent of Americans—including major ities of Democrats, Republi cans, and Independents—be lieve we need fundamental changes to our campaign fi nance system or to completely rebuild it.

Matt Rothschild, executive director of Wisconsin Democ racy Campaign, summed it up succinctly: “People across the ideological spectrum get it: All of our voices are being drowned out by those with big money.”

United To Amend is a non partisan, all volunteer, citi zens group.

For more information vis it UnitedToAmend.org.

Momentum of a United to Amend rally in 2015 on the capitol steps in Madison is still resonating with rural and urban voters. Voters in the Town of Bartelme in Shawano County on Nov. 8 joined more than 830 towns, villages, cities

Warm up by working as a state natural area volunteer

WISCONSIN DNR

Not interested in deer hunt ing?

Then join volunteers at State Natural Areas across Wisconsin as they hunt down invasive brush.

No skills are needed. You will be trained onsite, but vol unteers are required to RSVP for each event.

Kohler Park Dunes

Tomorrow, Nov. 17, from 9 to 11 a.m., volunteers will help at Kohler Park Dunes

Known for its scenic Lake Michigan shoreline and the rare great lakes dune plant community, the dunes are home to several threatened plants.

And of course the scenic views! We will be helping take care of the site by remov ing invasive honeysuckle that threatens to change the dunes. Join us for a good way to get exercise and do something

meaningful for a special site.

For directions to the Sand erling Nature Center, use goo gle maps online to access the meetup location for this vol unteer event.

For questions or to RSVP message Mollie Mechenich at emt_mmt@yahoo.com or 920-980-9054. Make sure to provide your phone number so you can receive text alerts if there is a cancellation.

Workdays are on the first Saturday and third Thursday of the month.

Chiwaukee Prairie

You can help Chiwaukee Prairie Preservation Fund vol unteers this Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., to care for the state natural area during their monthly work day, which is held on the third Saturday.

Enjoy the beauty of this rich prairie and help start the invasive brush season off

strong by hunting up some buckthorn with the first work day of the winter season.

All the group needs is you to volunteer. No experience is necessary. On-the-volunteerjob training will be provided.

Dress for the weather, bring work gloves, and protective eyewear. Tools and the equip ment to get the job done will be provided. If the weather is hot, be sure to bring plenty of water.

Chiwaukee Prairie is a 485-acre (1.96 km 2) prairie in Pleasant Prairie, managed by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

It is on Lake Michigan at the Illinois state line and includes grassy wetlands, wooded areas, and the Keno sha Sand Dunes at its northern tip. It is home to an abundance of wildlife.

Directions and other details are at www.chiwaukee.org/ volunteer.

UNITED TO AMEND PHOTO Brodhead Independent Register

and counties (including Brodhead, Monroe, and Janesville) to Constitutionally get money out of politics.

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Proceedings of School District of Brodhead

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT District Office Board Room

Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Board President Mike Krupke at 7:00 p.m. The meeting agenda was published in the Wednesday, October 5, 2022 edition of the Independent Register.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL

Present: Mike Krupke, Jim Wahl, Michael Oellerich, Al Schneider, Elizabeth Kempel, and Jodi Kail

Absent: Don Buchanan

APPROVAL OF AGENDA ACTION ITEM

Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Jodi Kail, to approve the agenda. Motion carried, 6-0.

INFORMATION REPORTS

The Administrative Team presented information reports on their re spective buildings and departments.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

No one was present to give public comments.

AGENDA ITEMS CONSENT AGENDA ACTION ITEM

1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

a. Regular Meeting: September 14, 2022

2. APPROVAL OF BILLS

3. ACCEPT DONATION(S)

a. $1,000.00 monetary donation from Kid Connection to the Elementary School to help cover costs of Elementary School field trips

4. RESIGNATION(S)

a. Sue Cook, ES Foodservice Worker

b. Paul Huffman, Youth-to-Youth [Y2Y] Advisor

c. Dawson Van Wyhe, JV2 Boys Basketball Coach

5. EMPLOYMENT RECOMMENDATION(S)

a. Robin Willegal, ES SpEd Paraeducator

6. VOLUNTEER RECOMMENDATION(S)

a. Diane Anderson, Elementary School

b. Mary Malcook, 3rd Grade Classroom

President Krupke requested to remove approval of the bills off the consent agenda.

Motion by Al Schneider, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the consent agenda items as presented, with the removal of pay ment of the bills. Motion carried, 6-0.

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to approve payment of the Insight FS bill, as presented. Motion carried, 5-0-1 [M. Krupke abstained].

Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Jodi Kail, to approve payment of the remainder of bills, as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.

APPROVAL OF EARLY GRADUATION REQUESTS

CHRIS NICHOLSON

$115.00

RHYME BUSINESS PRODUCTS $891.00

ROCK VALLEY PUBLISHING LLC $859.26 WE ENERGIES $537.49

WIL-KIL PEST CONTROL $805.34

ACCIDENT FUND $4,624.00 BMO $16,441.44

GORDON FOOD SERVICE INC $737.50

J.F. AHERN CO. $996.00

NAPA AUTO PARTS $169.99

KOMPAS CARE $456.29

SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF BARABOO $8,505.51

TESCHENDORF, KEVIN $500.00 U.S. CELLULAR $129.75

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $162.10

MILTON HIGH SCHOOL $100.00 WOELFEL, MARK $115.36

MENARDS - JANESVILLE $136.27

ALBANY HIGH SCHOOL $150.00

JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL $150.00

WAUNAKEE HIGH SCHOOL $150.00

LODI HIGH SCHOOL $175.00

CPI $200.00

EAST TROY HIGH SCHOOL $200.00

JW PEPPER & SON INC $257.99

GOPHER PERFORMANCE $262.75

MILTON CHOIR PARENTS $300.00

SCHOLASTIC INC $329.67

JANESVILLE CRAIG HIGH SCHOOL $375.00

PIGGLY WIGGLY $389.71

EDGERTON HIGH SCHOOL $400.00

PAN-O-GOLD BAKING CO $414.59

J.F. AHERN CO. $420.00

PAOLI CLAY COMPANY $428.00

SCHOLASTIC INC $489.41

ROCK VALLEY PUBLISHING LLC $504.78

SAVVAS LEARNING COMPANY LLC $627.00

GASSER TRUE VALUE HARDWARE $648.63

MORRIS MEDIA OF MONROE $690.70 INSIGHT FS $693.50

MCGOWAN, MICHAEL $700.00

SSM HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP $705.00

SPEICH OIL INC $744.70 ECOLAB $786.78

HOBART SERVICE/ITW FOOD EQUIP $810.83

WASTE MANAGEMENT $1,057.03

PEPSI-COLA $1,189.76

HPS $1,249.50

VOIGT MUSIC CENTER $1,309.15

RHYME BUSINESS PRODUCTS LLC $1,349.41

RBS ACTIVEWEAR $1,383.66

ABC FIRE & SAFETY INC $1,578.00 BLUUM $1,792.00

QUALTRICS, LLC DEPT. #880102 $2,100.00

SCHOOL SPECIALTY $2,139.12

CESA #2 $2,149.00

CESA #6 $2,682.28

NASCO $2,690.23

INTRADO INTERACTIVE SERVICES CORPORATION $3,324.55 DELL MARKETING L.P. $3,506.58 CDW GOVERNMENT INC $4,174.38

TRITON SENSORS $6,031.00

SYSCO FOOD SERVICES OF BARABOO $6,282.34

PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY INC $8,133.33

GORDON FOOD SERVICE INC $8,262.43

BRODHEAD WATER & LIGHT COMM $14,266.86 CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES INC $17,440.09

CERTIFY TAX LEVY ACTION ITEM Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Don Buchanan, to approve the Gen eral Fund Levy of $4,391,201 for the 2022-23 school year and direct the Board Clerk to certify the Levy to the Municipal Clerks. Motion carried, 6-0.

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FOR SHORT-TERM BORROWING ACTION ITEM

Motion by Don Buchanan, second by Jodi Kail, to approve the res olution authorizing short-term borrowing for cash flow purposes, as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.

FUTURE AGENDA [November 9, 2022]

• Accept Donation(s)

• Resignation(s)

• Employment Recommendation(s)

• Volunteer Recommendation(s)

• Nexus Solutions Facility Assessment Presentation

• USI Future Planning Presentation

• Approval of 2023 Middle School Washington D.C. Trip

ROLL CALL VOTE TO CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION PURSUANT ACTION ITEM TO WI. STS. 19.85 (1)(c)(f)

Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Jodi Kail, to go into closed session, under WI. STS. 19.85 (1)(c)(f) at 6:37 p.m., for the discussion of: a. Approval of Alternative Open Enrollment Application

b. Administrative Leave and Related Information

Roll Call vote: All ayes (6-0).

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION ACTION ITEM

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to return to open session at 6:49 p.m. Motion carried, 6-0.

ACTION ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS ACTION ITEM Motion by Michel Oellerich, second by Don Buchanan, to approve the alternative open enrollment application. Motion carried, 6-0.

ADJOURNMENT ACTION ITEM

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to adjourn the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Motion carried, 6-0.

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BUDGET HEARING / ANNUAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT High School Auditeria Monday, October 24, 2022 Minutes

The budget hearing / annual meeting agenda was properly posted in both the Wednesday, October 12 and October 19, 2022 editions of the Independent Register.

BUDGET HEARING

The Budget Hearing was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the High School Auditeria. Superintendent David Novy presented the 202223 budget.

ANNUAL MEETING

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jodi Kail, to approve the early graduation requests as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.

ACTION ITEM

COLLEGE/TECH CREDIT APPROVALS

Motion by Jim Wahl, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to approve the early college credit applications as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.

APPROVAL OF CONTRACTED & VOLUNTEER COACHES

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jim Wahl, to approve the High School and Middle School lists of contracted and volunteer coaches as presented. Motion carried, 6-0.

APPROVAL OF SNOW REMOVAL BID ACTION ITEM

Motion by Al Schneider, second by Jodi Kail, to approve the snow removal contract with Cedar Creek Landscaping for the 2022-23 school year. Motion carried, 6-0.

APPROVAL OF EQUIVALENT OPTIONS FOR AGRICULTURE COURSE

OFFICE PRO $24,225.61 KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD $71,449.67 SUBWAY $213.56 MALCOOK, AMY $242.06

EWELL EDUCATIONAL SERVICES $335.00 BSN SPORTS, LLC $1,380.00

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $1,679.43 BADGER SPORTING GOODS $2,080.00

PIGGLY WIGGLY $106.69 PIGGLY WIGGLY $118.75 PIGGLY WIGGLY $121.97 PIGGLY WIGGLY $134.39 REAR, AMBER S $138.04

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $168.40 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $190.85 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $220.34

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $228.49 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $295.00 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $357.00

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $400.00

CALL TO ORDER

The annual meeting was called to order at 6:13 p.m. by School Board President Mike Krupke.

ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON ACTION ITEM Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jim Wahl, to nominate Mike Krupke as Chairperson.

Motion by Al Schneider to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Mike Krupke. The motion carried, 6-0.

TREASURER’S REPORT REPORT ITEM Superintendent David Novy presented the Treasurer’s report for Al Schneider.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT REPORT ITEM Mike Krupke, Board President, gave the President’s report.

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Al Schneider, second by Jim Wahl, to approve the Large Animal Science – AS equivalency course as presented. Motion car ried, 6-0.

2ND READING OF NEW POLICY JIHD [VAPE SENSORS]

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Elizabeth Kempel, to ap prove the second reading of new Policy JIHD [Vape Sensors]. Mo tion carried, 6-0.

SELECT BOARD DELEGATE FOR STATE SCHOOL BOARD CONVENTION

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jim Wahl, to appoint School Board Member Mike Krupke as representative to the State School Board Convention Delegate Assembly held on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Motion carried, 6-0.

UPDATE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $413.27 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $503.90 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $527.27 SEW MANY THREADS, LLC $615.61 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $940.40

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $6,408.00

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $112.89 SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $167.52

PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY INC $181.29 MALKOW, JILLIAN R $191.84 DECATUR DAIRY INC $210.00 MATTHYS, JAMES G $213.56 SUBWAY $213.56 TESCHENDORF, KEVIN $220.00 COUNTRY MEATS $236.00

SWEET MINIHAHA CAMPGROUD $328.00

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF BRODHEAD $338.25 KAMMERER, BRIAN $375.00

SKELLY’S FARM MARKET, LLC $443.50 MEIER, THOMAS W $530.00

RBS ACTIVEWEAR $642.48

Resident audience members at the Annual Meeting consisted of the following: Kevin Buxton, Paul Donovan, Doug Pinnow, Lisa Sem row, Gloria Sutter, Chad Dix, and David Novy.

Non-Resident audience members at the Annual Meeting consisted of the following: Cathy Pfeuti and Kelly Knox.

The resolutions necessary for the operation of the School District for the 2022-23 school year were considered as follows:

RESOLUTION A – ADOPTION OF TAX LEVY ACTION ITEM

Motion by Doug Pinnow, second by Gloria Sutter, that there be lev ied a school tax assessed against all taxable property within the District in the sum of $4,391,201 (General Fund), necessary to op erate and maintain the District School System and to finance the recommended budget for the 2022-23 school year. The motion carried, 13-0.

RESOLUTION B – BOARD SALARIES ACTION ITEM

Motion by Chad Dix, second by Paul Donovan, that the Board mem bers of the Brodhead School District be paid a salary as follows: President: $1,173.36; Clerk: $1,173.36; all others: $1,119.91. The motion carried, 13-0.

RESOLUTION C – BOARD REIMBURSEMENT

INFORMATION

ACTION ITEM No action to be taken.

BUILDING GOALS UPDATE DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEM

Information presented by the building principals on their annual goals for the year.

FUTURE AGENDA [October 24, 2022]

• Certify Tax Levy

• Resolution to Approve Short-Term Borrowing

ADJOURNMENT

ACTION ITEM

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Al Schneider, to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 p.m.

Motion carried, 6

Date: 10-12-22 $100 Bill List

KOBUSSEN BUSES LTD

$5,356.88

NAPA AUTO PARTS $179.99

NITEAL PINNOW $850.88

SYMMETRY ENERGY SOLUTIONS $3,345.00

AIRGAS $102.80

$620.00

$562.10

$1,021.76

DOUGLAS & SON SEPTIC TANK SERVICE $650.00 WETZEL, CURTIS M $1,500.00 BOB ROGERS TRAVEL $1,540.00 HOESLY MEATS $8,165.75

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REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING BRODHEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT District Office Board Room

Monday, October 24, 2022 Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Board President Mike at 6:33 p.m. The meeting agenda was properly building posted on Friday, October 21, 2022.

ROLL CALL Present: Mike Krupke, Jim Wahl, Michael Oellerich, Al Schneider, Don Buchanan, and Jodi Kail

Absent: Elizabeth Kempel

FOR TRAVEL EXPENSE ACTION ITEM

Motion by Kevin Buxton, second by Doug Pinnow, that the Board members of the Brodhead School District be reimbursed for expens es incurred on District business when traveling outside the District. The motion carried, 13-0.

RESOLUTION D – NEXT ANNUAL MEETING DATE

Motion by Kevin Buxton, second by Lisa Semrow, that the Board of Education of the Brodhead School District be authorized to set the date and hour for the 2023 Annual Meeting within the guidelines established by Wisconsin Statutes. The motion carried, 13-0.

OTHER NEW BUSINESS AS AUTHORIZED

UNDER STATE STATUTES ACTION ITEM No additional business as authorized under State Statutes was con ducted.

ADJOURNMENT ACTION ITEM

Motion by Michael Oellerich, second by Jodi Kail, to adjourn the Annual Meeting at 6:28 p.m. The motion carried, 6-0.

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City of Brodhead, Towns of Avon, Spring Grove, Decatur, Sylvester, Spring Valley and Magnolia BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS President - Mike Krupke; Vice President - Jim Wahl; Clerk - Michael Oellerich; Treasurer - Al Schneider; Jodi Kail, Elizabeth Kempel, Don Buchanan

IR Legal Notices

NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

CITY OF BRODHEAD

TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the City of Brodhead, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. The term for mayor and alderperson begins on Tuesday, April 17, 2023. All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated.

Office Incumbent Alderperson at Large Tom Simpson Alderperson at Large Nicholas Burkhalter Alderperson at Large Denessa Jones

The City of Brodhead does not have aldermanic districts. Additional information may be obtained from City Clerk Nikolai Wahl, 1111 W 2nd Avenue, Brodhead, WI 53520.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that the first day to circulate nomina tion papers is December 1, 2022, and the final day for filing nomina tion papers is 5:00 p.m., on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, in the office of the city clerk.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that if a primary is necessary, the pri mary will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Done in the City of Brodhead, on November 16, 2022 Nikolai Wahl, City Clerk

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

TOWN OF MAGNOLIA APRIL 4, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at an election to be held in the Town of Magnolia, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, the following offic es are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, ex cept for Town Assessor, whose term will begin on June 1, 2023.

Office Incumbent

Town Board Chairperson Kurt Bartlett

Town Board First Supervisor Ron Sloniker

Town Board Second Supervisor Dave Olsen Town Clerk/Treasurer Graceann Toberman

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a town caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above listed offices will be scheduled during the month of January, 2023. The caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 2, 2023 and not later than January 21, 2023. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days before the caucus.

Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Done in the Town of Magnolia on November 11, 2022

Graceann Toberman (Signature of Town Clerk)

before the caucus

Additional Information

Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Done in the Town of Avon, on November 16, 2022.

Stephanie Schwartzlow (Signature of Town Clerk)

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

Town of Spring Grove April 4, 2023

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

OF REAL ESTATE Case No. 2022CV000025 Case Code: 20404 Foreclosure of Mortgage

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that by virtue of a judgment of foreclo sure entered on May 24, 2022, in the amount of $55,797.86, the Sheriff of Green County will sell the described premises at public auction as follows:

DATE/TIME: December 1, 2022 at 09:00 AM

the amount of $46,324.95, I will sell at public auction, located at the Green County Justice Cen ter, Ground Floor Conference Room, 2841 6th Street, Mon roe, WI 53566, on December 15, 2022 at 9:00 AM, all of the following described premises, to wit:

LOTS NUMBER TWEN TY-NINE (29), THIRTY (30), THIRTY-ONE (31) AND THIR TY-TWO (32) IN RHOADE’S ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF BROWNTOWN, GREEN COUNTY, WISCONSIN.

Election Details

There will be an election to be held in the Town of Spring Grove, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed:

Office Incumbent Town Board Chairperson Patrick Faessler Town Board Supervisor, seat #1 Rick Harding Town Board Supervisor, seat #2 Todd Lengel Town Clerk Debra Cline Town Treasurer Patricia Reckamp Town Assessor N/A Municipal Judge N/A Constable N/A

Office Terms

All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, except for Town Assessor, whose term will begin on June 1, 2023.

Caucus for Candidates

Between December 1st,2022 and January 1st,2023, a date for the town caucus will be scheduled to nominate candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above listed offices. The caucus will be held between January 2nd, ,2023 and January 21st, 2023. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five (5) days before the caucus

Additional Information Acceptable Photo ID will be required to vote at this election. If you do not have a photo ID you may obtain a free ID for voting from the Division of Motor Vehicles.

Done in the Town of Spring Grove On November 16, 2022.

Deb Cline

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

Village of Orfordville

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at an election to be held in the Village of Orfordville, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years unless otherwise indicated.

OFFICE INCUMBENT

Village Trustee Cami Myers-Alstat Village Trustee Nikki Tuffree Village Trustee Beth Schmidt Village President Dennis Burtness

TERMS: By bidding at the Sheriff’s Sale, the prospective buyer is consenting to be bound by the following terms: 1) 10% down in cash, cashier’s check, or bank-certified funds made payable to the Green County Clerk of Court; 2) Sold “as is” and subject to all legal liens and encumbrances; 3) Buyer to pay applicable Wisconsin Real Es tate Transfer Tax, costs of deed recording and all costs of sale within 10 days of confirmation of sheriff’s sale. Failure to pay bal ance due will result in forfeiture of bid deposit to Plaintiff; and 4) Bidders not a party to this action are subject to the requirements of Wisconsin Statute Section 846.155.

PLACE: At the Green County Justice Center - Ground Floor Conference Room located at 2841 6th Street, Monroe, WI 53566

PROPERTY LEGAL DE SCRIPTION: LOT 25 OF DON NY ADDITION TO HILLSIDE ACRES IN THE CITY OF MON ROE, GREEN COUNTY, WIS CONSIN ACCORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF.

TAX KEY NO.: 23251 32490000

Sara Schmeling Attorney for Plaintiff

Marinosci Law Group, P.C. 16535 W. Bluemond Rd., Suite 333 Brookfield, WI 53005 Telephone: (414) 831-9729 Facsimile: (920) 221-7719 MLGWisconsin-ALL@ mlg-defaultlaw.com

THIS OFFICE IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED MAY BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE.

Street Address: 217 Center Street, Browntown, WI 53522 Tax Key No. 00470000

THE PROPERTY WILL BE SOLD AS IS AND SUBJECT TO ANY AND ALL REAL ES TATE TAXES, SUPERIOR LIENS OR OTHER LEGAL EN CUMBRANCES.

TERMS OF SALE: CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK or CER TIFIED FUNDS, payable to the Clerk of Courts (10% down pay ment at sale, balance due within ten (10) days of Court approval; down payment to be forfeited if payment not received timely). Buyer must comply with min imum bidder qualifications as set forth in Wis. Stat. § 846.155. Buyer to pay applicable Wiscon sin Real Estate Transfer Tax in addition to the purchase price.

Jeff Skatrud, Sheriff of Green County, Wisconsin Codilis, Moody & Circelli, P.C. Attorneys for Plaintiff (414) 775-7700 50-22-00245

NOTE: This law firm is a debt collector.

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

Town of Decatur April 4, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an election is to be held in the Town of Decatur on Tuesday, April 4, 2023; the following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed. All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.

OFFICE INCUMBENT

Chairperson Allen Schneider

1st Supervisor Dave Olsen

2nd Supervisor Dusty Kubly

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that a Town Caucus for the purpose of nominating candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above listed offices will be scheduled during the month of De cember 2022. The Caucus will be held on a date not sooner than January 1, 2023, and not later than January 21, 2023. Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five days prior to the caucus.

Dated this 16th day of November, 2022, in the Town of Decatur, Green County, Wisconsin Sandra K. McManus, Clerk/Treasurer

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NOTICE OF SPRING ELECTION

Town of Avon April 4th, 2023

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the first day to circulate nomina tion papers is December 1, 2022, and the final day for filing nomina tion papers is Tuesday, January 3, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. in the office of the Village Clerk.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that if a primary is necessary, the primary will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

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STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT GREEN COUNTY

U.S. Bank National Association as successor to U.S. Bank National Association ND Plaintiff, vs.

Estate of Judie A. Meier Defendant.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE

Case No. 2022CV000061

By virtue of a judgment of fore closure made in the above-enti tles action on June 7, 2022 in

NOTICE OF PROPOSED BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING TOWN OF SPRING VALLEY

Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m. at the Orfordville Fire Station Meeting Room, 173 North Wright Street, Orfordville, WI, a PUBLIC HEARING on the PROPOSED 2023 BUDGET of the Town of Spring Valley will be held. The proposed budget in detail is available for inspec tion at the town clerk’s home or by email. The following is a summary of the proposed 2023 budget.

REVENUES 2022 2023 %Change

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 7.08 and the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (52 U.S.C. § 21081, the Town of Spring Grove will conduct a voting system audit on November 21, 2022, at 8:00 A.M. at the Green County His torical Courthouse located at 1016 16th Avenue Monroe, Wis consin 53566. The reporting unit to be audited is Ward 1, which utilizes the Dominion ImageCast Evolution voting system. The re porting units and contests were randomly selected by the Wis consin Elections Commission.

Deb Cline, Clerk

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Election Details

There will be an election to be held in the Town of Avon, on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023. The following offices are to be elected to succeed the present incumbents listed:

Office Incumbent

Town Board Chairperson

Gregg Wartgow

Town Board Supervisor, seat # 1 Allen Peters

Town Board Supervisor, seat # 2 Jeff Border

Town Clerk

Town Treasurer

Constable

Office Terms

Stephanie Schwartzlow

Debra Niedermeier-Wartgow

Christopher Regenauer

All terms are for two years beginning on Tuesday, April 18th, 2023.

Caucus for Candidates

Between December 1st, 2022 and January 1st, 2023, a date for the town caucus will be scheduled to nominate candidates to appear on the spring election ballot for the above listed offices. The caucus will be held between January 2nd and January 21st Notice of the scheduled date of the caucus will be given at least five (5) days

Taxes: General Levy

$190,933 $388,878 103.67 Other Taxes $2,262 $2,262 0.00

Intergovernmental Revenues $173,738 $174,062 0.19 Licenses and Permits $6,570 $4,719 -28.17

Misc. Revenues $1,300 $592 -54.43

TOTAL REVENUES

EXPENDITURES

General Government

$374,803 $570,514 52.22

$73,276 $64,006 -12.65 Public Safety $60,923 $174,260 186.03 Public Works $228,654 $320,298 40.08 Health & Human Services $2,800 $2,800 0.00 Culture Rec & Education $150 $150 0.00 Capital Outlay $4,000 $4,000 0.00 Reserve for Contingency $5,000 $5,000 0.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $374,803 $570,514 52.22

NOTICE OF SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE ELECTORS OF THE TOWN OF SPRING VALLEY Notice is hereby given that on Monday, November 28, 2022, immediately following completion of the public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget, which begins at 6:00 p.m. at the Orfordville Fire Station Meeting Room, 173 North Wright Street, Orfordville, WI, a special town meeting of the electors will be held, called pursuant to Section 60.12 (1) of Wisconsin Statutes by the Spring Valley Town Board, for the following purpose: To approve the 2022 total town tax levy (to be collected in 2023), pursuant to Section 60.10 (1) (a) of Wisconsin Statutes.

Dated this 4th day of November, 2022- by Dela Ends, Town Clerk 608 897-4288 tsvclerk@gmail.com

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